Nutraceutical Potential of Carica papaya in Metabolic Syndrome

Carica papaya L. is a well-known fruit worldwide, and its highest production occurs in tropical and subtropical regions. The pulp contains vitamins A, C, and E, B complex vitamins, such as pantothenic acid and folate, and minerals, such as magnesium and potassium, as well as food fibers. Phenolic co...

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Vydané v:	Nutrients Ročník 11; číslo 7; s. 1608
Hlavní autori:	Santana, Lidiani F., Inada, Aline C., Espirito Santo, Bruna Larissa Spontoni do, Filiú, Wander F. O., Pott, Arnildo, Alves, Flávio M., Guimarães, Rita de Cássia A., Freitas, Karine de Cássia, Hiane, Priscila A.
Médium:	Journal Article
Jazyk:	English
Vydavateľské údaje:	Switzerland MDPI AG 16.07.2019 MDPI
Predmet:	antioxidants benzyl isothiocyanate beta-carotene beta-cryptoxanthin cardiovascular system Carica Carica papaya cholesterol diabetes mellitus Dietary Supplements flavonoids folic acid free radicals Fruit fruits glucosinolates Humans Hypoglycemia leaves linoleic acid magnesium Metabolic syndrome Metabolic Syndrome - diet therapy minerals nutrients Nutritive Value obesity oils oleic acid palmitic acid pantothenic acid Phytochemicals polyphenols potassium pulp Review saponins seeds stearic acid subtropics tocopherols vitamin A metabolic syndrome blood glucose natural products Carica papaya food composition
ISSN:	2072-6643, 2072-6643
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Shrnutí:	Carica papaya L. is a well-known fruit worldwide, and its highest production occurs in tropical and subtropical regions. The pulp contains vitamins A, C, and E, B complex vitamins, such as pantothenic acid and folate, and minerals, such as magnesium and potassium, as well as food fibers. Phenolic compounds, such as benzyl isothiocyanate, glucosinolates, tocopherols (α and δ), β-cryptoxanthin, β-carotene and carotenoids, are found in the seeds. The oil extracted from the seed principally presents oleic fatty acid followed by palmitic, linoleic and stearic acids, whereas the leaves have high contents of food fibers and polyphenolic compounds, flavonoids, saponins, pro-anthocyanins, tocopherol, and benzyl isothiocyanate. Studies demonstrated that the nutrients present in its composition have beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system, protecting it against cardiovascular illnesses and preventing harm caused by free radicals. It has also been reported that it aids in the treatment of diabetes mellitus and in the reduction of cholesterol levels. Thus, both the pulp and the other parts of the plant (leaves and seeds) present antioxidant, anti-hypertensive, hypoglycemic, and hypolipidemic actions, which, in turn, can contribute to the prevention and treatment of obesity and associated metabolic disorders.
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ISSN:	2072-6643 2072-6643
DOI:	10.3390/nu11071608